Morocco
Research Article
Sexual Activity before and after Total Hip Arthroplasty
Author(s): Siham Zahi, Laila Mahir, Jalal Tounsi, Fatima Lmidmani, Mohammed Rafai, Mohammed Rahmi, Abdelhaque El Garch and El Fatimi ASiham Zahi, Laila Mahir, Jalal Tounsi, Fatima Lmidmani, Mohammed Rafai, Mohammed Rahmi, Abdelhaque El Garch and El Fatimi A
Introduction: Sexual life is an important component of the quality of life. However, it is frequently neglected aspect in patients with hip osteoarthritis. The aims of the study were to evaluate the influence of the total hip replacement (THR) surgery on the quality of sexual life (QSL). Methods: a retrospective study using an anonymous questionnaire administered to 270 patients in a face-to-face interview at physical medicine and rehabilitation department. Results: The mean age when sexual difficulties began was 45 years (range: 21-63) two years after hip pain occurred. Sexual difficulties were considered severe to major by 19% of patients. The main causes of sexual difficulties were pain, then joint stiffness. Patients with the most pronounced and early sexual repercussions were young women with hip dysplasia. In patient’s opinion, the implementati.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2573-0312.1000136
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